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To get everyone ready for the holidays, the trainers at Proformance Fitness created a 12 Days of Christmas Workout - which takes over an hour and does a great job targeting all muscle groups. The 12 Days Ed. 2 below is a slightly altered version (muscle ups instead of sled push, and adding side-planks), and is the workout from this morning from which the video was taken. Thankfully my wrist has gotten stronger, allowing me to incorporate more muscle ups into my workout routines. The wrist-support gloves are also very helpful! 

Every October when the leaves start to fall and frost begins to creep into our lives, we can make two choices. Complain about the cold, wishing for the dreadful heat that was our 110' summer, or welcome it by unpacking gloves, scarves, sweaters... and furs. 

Yes, fur can be controversial  Many people do not endorse wearing it, some people only wear vintage fur, some people wear faux fur (of which there are some amazing choices), and some people love fur in whatever form it comes. 

For those who do not wear real fur, but love a good faux, I would suggest IMPOSTER, a brand that creates realistic faux fur hats, vests, costs, ear muffs, etc. Both Blink Boutique and Clodhoppers on Lexington Road have a great selection of faux and real to choose from! 

Vintage Shops including Nitty Gritty are great places to find vintage furs, while Yudofsky in Holiday Manor offers the real deal. 

Here are some of the real and faux furs you'll see myself & friends sporting this fall/winter season ... sharing furs within a close group of a friends who you can trust to take care of them is a great way to expand your fur options. 

Tonya in red and silver Fox fur from Yudofsky courtesy of Cindy H., paired with black L/S shirt and leggings, beige lace shorts, and black Christian Siriano pumps with gold detail. JMil in black fox collar courtesy of friend Hanna B., paired with Alexander Wang Charcoal sports coat with leather detail, black leather/cotton leggings, and Clarks black suede boots. Photo at MBFW New York 2/12. 

  JMil in vintage red fox collar from Nitty Gritty, paired with navy XCVI Wearables military blazer with bronze detail. Photo at MBFW New York 2/12.

JMil in muli-colored fox fur collar from Rodes for Him and for Her, courtesy of Hanna B. paired with deep purple Ralph Lauren crested blazer. Outfit for Bourbon Bash 2012. 

2nd from left: JMil in black faux fur IMPOSTER vest and Cynthia Vincent black snake skin print suede bag from Blink Boutique. Photo courtesy of Hellen Dozier at St. James Court Art Show 2012.